Exercise Physiology

MS

Why choose a master's in exercise physiology from CMU?

As a graduate student at CMU, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professors in state-of-the-art clinics and cutting-edge laboratories. Through research and hands-on experience in the lab, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the human body.

Subject areas in this graduate program include: 

• Diagnostic testing and exercise programming for clinical populations.
• Strength and conditioning, along with sport performance for athletes.
• Cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular physiology.
• Physiological responses to exercise, movement and training.
• Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.
• Endocrine and metabolic responses to exercise.

You'll have the choice of two capstone research experiences: a thesis or directed research. Our exercise science faculty have extensive research experience and will serve as mentors as you lead your own projects. Current exercise science research areas include: cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular and cellular physiologies, environmental physiology, sports performance, diabetes and obesity.

Your studies in biomechanics, performance optimization and rehabilitation techniques will prepare you for success in a variety of health and wellness fields. Many graduates of the exercise physiology program use the degree as a stepping stone into post-graduate work. Others go on to pursue doctoral degrees.

Highlights of the M.S. in Exercise Physiology

• Explore career paths: Our curriculum offers you the chance to pursue several subject areas and prepare for different career paths.
• Earn while you learn: Apply for graduate teaching in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, clinical exercise and health fitness classes with a graduate assistantship.
• Test your skills: Gain hands-on experience in advanced research facilities, like the Motion Analysis Center (MAC) and Sports Medicine Research Laboratory.